The Police News and Photos

Sting: ‘I’ve never been an ideal father’

Sun, March 11 2012 1:51am - Source: Times Online - Music

Sting ran away from his home town, Newcastle, to become a megastar, marry Trudie Styler and have six children.

Something Else! Interview: Bass-playing jazz legend Stanley Clarke

Wed, February 29 2012 3:57pm - Source: Something Else!

A new seven-album retrospective from Legacy focuses on one of Stanley Clarke's most innovative periods, his solo Epic recordings of the 1970s.

Stewart Copeland Of The Police Scores On "Storage Wars"

Wed, January 11 2012 8:33am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Barry Weiss is no dummy, and he certainly had a clever way to make a profit after a $1,500 investment on " Storage Wars " (Tue., 10 p.m. EST On A&E).

pujol

Tue, December 27 2011 5:33pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Nashville-based Daniel Pujol, the man behind his eponymous band, PUJOL , makes and records his "Southern fried country punk" at an average of five albums a year.

The Very Guest Of…Sting

Mon, October 03 2011 5:13pm - Source: Pop Dose

With a lengthy catalogue of soft rock and adult contemporary hits, it's easy to make jokes about Sting as the ultimate background music artist.

Goddamn You, Sting

Mon, September 12 2011 10:42pm - Source: Pop Dose

Live Nation is pleased to announce that this fall, Sting will embark on the Back to Bass Tour throughout North America as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his solo career by taking it back to bass…all of the hits, stripped down, as they haven't been played in years.

Top 10 Rock And Roll Trios

Fri, August 26 2011 6:36pm - Source: WNEW

Our Top 10 Rock and Roll Trios (in their original or most famous configurations.) 10.

Almanac: May 28, 2011

Sat, May 28 2011 7:16pm - Source: MOG

1976 - The Allman Brothers broke up after Gregg Allman testified against their road manager who was on trial. 1977 - Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers played together for the first time. 1977 - Bruce Springsteen settled his case with former manager Mike Appel, allowing him to once again record. 1982 - A Vietnam veterans benefit concert was held in San Francisco, produced by Bill Graham , with the Grateful Dead , the Jefferson Starship and Country Joe McDonald. 1983 - The Us Festival started in California.

Charlie Gillett - Andy Summers

Fri, March 18 2011 3:52pm - Source: Boot Sale Sounds

I was reminded the other day that it's been a year since Charlie passed away and in memory of him I am uploading another of his great Capital Radio shows - this time with guest Andy Summers who used to play bass in the Police and later went on to do solo projects with Robert Fripp etc. Andy plays an eclectic choice which includes Captain Beefheart, Les Paul, Hot Club Of France and Steve Reich.

Popdose Secret Single: The Police, “Synchronicity II”

Mon, February 21 2011 5:10pm - Source: Pop Dose

In 1983, there were few bands bigger than The Police , and the freedom of such stature came through on their album Synchronicity .

“Wrapped Around Your Finger” – The Police (Words/music: Sting,...

Fri, January 21 2011 2:32pm - Source: Some Songs Considered

Like many drummers, Stuart Copeland has an expansive drum kit with multiple sizes of tom toms and cymbals.

Sting: Must we watch every move he makes?

Sat, January 15 2011 7:34pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Lurking within the Pseuds' Corner-ish depths of Sting's book (unwanted copies of which are currently available at Amazon for 1p) is the revelation that sex was never spoken of in the working-class home that the young Gordon Sumner grew up in.

The Drummer in The Police: 'Memba Him?

Wed, December 01 2010 8:17pm - Source: TMZ

Stewart Copeland is famous for being the drummer in the legendary rock band The Police (along with Sting and Andy Summers).

The Soul Cages

Fri, October 08 2010 4:20am - Source: Bottom of the Glass

I've always just been told that Gordon Sumner is completely full of himself and that his solo career -- you might know him as STING -- ruined what could have been a much better denouement for the band known as The Police.

Chris Campion – Walking On The Moon, The Untold Story of the Police

Thu, September 30 2010 9:17am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

I am sure like many of my fellow contributors on this site, I have long held dream that one day I may discover the skills and determination to write a book about music.

Radiohead, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Police drummers 'beat for peace' in Sudan

Sun, September 19 2010 2:42am - Source: NME

Drummers from Radiohead , Pink Floyd , Coldplay , Stornoway , Snow Patrol and The Police have launched a new video to aid a global bid for peace in Sudan.

Walking On The Moon: The Story Of The Police - An Extract & Q&A

Wed, December 31 1969 7:00pm - Source: The Quietus

The Untold Story Of The Police And The Rise Of New Wave Rock is not only welcome but long overdue.

Mix Six: “This and That”

Tue, July 20 2010 11:14am - Source: Pop Dose

This week's mix started out like a lot of mixes: one or two songs getting stuck in my head and me trying to fit the pieces together for a complete mix.